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Health: Susan Clark: What's the alternative?

Q. I have been looking for a natural toothpaste, but I cannot find one I like the flavour of. Can you recommend anything?

G Simmons, by e-mail

A. I have tussled with my “mean gene” (the one that does not want to tell the world about some of my all-time best remedies in case the suppliers run out of stock), but I have generously decided to reveal all.

First, I use a German toothpaste that was developed to help stop mercury vapour seeping from amalgam fillings as a result of the brushing action when cleaning your teeth. Even though I had my amalgam fillings replaced years ago, I like the taste of this toothpaste and so have stuck with it. It is called Original Tuebinger Toothpaste and costs £6 for 75ml from the Nutri Centre (0800 587 2290).